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    Elijah Prays: Announces No Rain Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023
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    Let God use you as a witness, as He used Elijah.

    “And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, ‘As the Lord God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.’” 1 Kings 17:1, NKJV A. INTRODUCTION 1. Tishbite means, stranger or one alone or solitary. 2. Gilead means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Widow's Extremity Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023
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    The more desperate a situation, the greater need for God.

    A. GOD’S PROVISION IN DESPERATE CONDITIONS: 1 KINGS 17:8-24 1. When you cease to obey your master, you are no longer his servant. “The Lord said, “Go … Zarephath … a widow to feed you” (v. 8). a. Fed by ravens (3 years?). b. Fed by widow in pagan city (meaning blast furnace). 2. Elijah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revival 4 Plus 3 Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 3, 2023
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    Four things we must do to keep/regain God’s presence. Three things God will do for you.

    A. REVIVAL WHEN THE FIRE FELL 1. Solomon new king. “I have become king in my father (David) place” (2 Chronicles 6:10, NLT). 2. Right place. “Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in front of the entire community of Israel, and he lifted his hands in prayer” (2 Chronicles 16:12). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Did Joseph Know Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 30, 2025
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    God uses obedient men like Joseph.

    A. WHAT DID JOSEPH KNOW? MATTHEW 1:18-19 “These are the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus. His mother Mary was legally engaged to Joseph before they came together. But Joseph found out she was pregnant. Being a good man, he decided to break the engagement privately, not publicly” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Did Mary Know? Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 30, 2025
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    Mary was great because of her character.

    A. WHAT DID MARY KNOW? LUKE 1:26-30 “Six months after Elizabeth got pregnant; the angel Gabriel visited the Virgin Mary who was living in Nazareth. She was engaged to Joseph, a descendant of David. The angels said to her, ‘You are given grace, the Lord is with you; you are favored over all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When He Shall Come Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
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    Signs of Lord's return in nature, society, and Christian opposition.

    A. WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS OF THE LORD’S RETURN? 1. Signs in nature, i.e., “There shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes” (Matthew 24:7). 2. Signs in society. Lawlessness, violence, sexual immorality, greed, selfish pursuit, pleasure seekers, rebellion, despair (2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparation For A New Step Of Faith Lesson 4

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
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    Don’t quit until God gives new orders. Be faithful with the job God gave you to do.

    A. YOUR ATTITUDE BEFORE ACTIONS 1. Act on what God has told you. “Arise, go over this Jordan . . . to the land which I am giving them” (1:2). a. God sends us. “Go into all the world and preach the gospel” (Mark 16:15). b. God wants to use us. “Yield ye your members” (Romans 6:13, KJV). c. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    After You Fail Spiritually Lesson 8

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
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    Eliminate the sin that made you fail. Determine not to make that mistake again.

    A. YIELD YOUR FUTURE TO GOD: JOSHUA 8 Y – Yield your future success or failures to God. I – Identify the spiritual causes of your failure. Achan had sinned. E – Eliminate the sin that made you fail. “All Israel stoned him with stones” (7:25). L – Learn from your mistakes. D – Determine not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When People Trick You Lesson 9

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
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    Don’t trust a trickster or their promises; look at their deeds, track record.

    A. THE GIBEONITES TRICK ISRAEL: JOSHUA 9:1-27 “When the six kings of great nations in the land heard about the destruction of Jericho and Ai, plus God stopping up the Jordan River, they made a covenant to fight together against Israel. The nation of Gibeon decided not to join the covenant but to ...read more

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    Favorite Names For Jesus In The Gospels Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025
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    For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45).

    A. MATTHEW – KING 1. The key word is King or Kingdom. 2. Key verse. “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him” (Matt. 2:2). 3. God was the Old Testament ruler of His people. “Thou art my King, O God” (Ps. 44:4, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Second Coming Names Of Jesus Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025
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    His various names meet our different needs.

    “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants--things which must shortly take place . . . from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Colossians 1:22-29 Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025
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    Christians who think they are perfect, change the definition of sin.

    A. CAN ANY CHRISTIAN BE PERFECT? “That we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus” (1:28). Jesus said, “Be ye perfect even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect” (Matt. 5:48). 1. Answer: No! “There is none perfect, no not one” (Rom. 3:10, ELT). 2. We can do nothing good. “All our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chapter 3:15-25 Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025
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    How to work out your Christianity.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Be ruled by your new experience. “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful” (3:15). a. Peace with God (Rom. 5:1), salvation. b. Peace of God (Phil. 4:7), victorious living. 2. Be grounded by scripture. “Let the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chapter 4:2-18 Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025
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    God never leads away from ministry but to greater opportunity and burden.

    A. INTRODUCTION: THE SETTING 1. What do we know about the writer? a. Paul, verse 18. b. In prison, “Remember my bonds” (v. 18). c. Many fellow workers. d. More concern for them than for himself. 2. Who brings this letter? Tychicus. “Whom I have sent to you” (v. 8). 3. Who came with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity Is A Life-Changing Experience Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025
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    You don’t have the power to believe in God, until you make a choice to believe in Him.

    A. A CONVERSION EXPERIENCE 1. Conversion is one of the most misunderstood of all religious terms: a. Secular use: “Something that is changed from one use to another” ~Webster. b. Sports use: Extra point after touchdown. c. Math use: The reduction of a mathematical expression by clearing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist